HR and Learning & Development Manager

HR & Learning & Development Manager

Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan WN4 8DE

About us:

MGF is a privately owned independent company with over 43 years of successful trading. At the heart of our culture are our people and a strong sense of family, which we pride ourselves on maintaining. We specialise in the supply of temporary works solutions to the Construction Industry through hire and sale. Our strategy is to provide a comprehensive service to our customers through continuous investment in our products, infrastructure, processes and people to drive long term sustainable growth.

The Role:

The People team is currently undergoing a period of positive change as we restructure to better support the evolving needs of the business. We are seeking an experienced manager with a strong background in both HR and Learning & Development to join our team. This individual will oversee and drive HR & L&D practices across the organization, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy:

• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business
• Implement and embed the People Strategy consistently across all areas of MGF
• Lead the People team to ensure the business is supported effectively and can adapt as required.
• Coach and mentor the People team, supporting their development and growth.
• Drive continuous improvement of the People Function by developing systems, processes, and practices in alignment with the overall company strategy.

HR:

• Provide support and advice in accordance with legal and best practice requirements while being commercially aware of business needs.
• Oversee the development of HR policies and procedures, applying them fairly and consistently.
• Assist People Partners with advising and supporting on complex employee relations, performance management, and absence cases.
• Maintain awareness and understanding of current HR legislative requirements and any proposed or future changes that may affect the company.

L&D:

• Partner with Managers to create, develop, and support individual learning, succession, and talent plans, and create course content and learning solutions.
• Identify and manage all training needs across the business, ensuring alignment with the overall strategy.
• Identify new and innovative ways of offering and delivering training to maximize benefits for employees and the business.
• Produce and maintain skills assessments, identify gaps, and implement development solutions to bridge skills gaps.
• Manage the apprenticeship programs of employees, ensuring appropriate apprenticeships are selected and maintaining the Government Apprenticeship levy account.
• Design and implement successful Leadership & Development Programmes in collaboration with internal stakeholders, whilst effectively managing any third party providers.

What We Are Looking For:

• A confident, proactive, and resilient Manager with experience in both HR and L&D, ideally gained in construction, manufacturing, or engineering.
• Willingness to travel to our depots on occasion and be visible across the entire business.
• Commercially aware, able to interpret strategy into actions, and a proactive driver of continuous improvement to ensure HR and L&D practices meet the growing needs of the business.
• Strong relationship-building skills and an effective coach and mentor, not only for the People team but also for managers across the business.

If you are a seasoned HR professional with a passion for learning and development, and you are ready to take on a leadership role in a forward-thinking organization, we would love to hear from you!

Whats on offer:

Competitive salary, performance related bonus & car allowance

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Life Assurance

Health & Wellbeing benefits including 24/7 GP access and mental, physical and emotional wellbeing support

Learning & Development opportunities we pride ourselves on developing our employees and believe in investing in internal talent

Pension Scheme